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v No. 534,255. Patented Feb'. 19, 1895.

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C. E. FLEMING. CUMBINBD BROILBR, COFFEE MASTER, AND WAFPLE IRON.

No. 554,255. Patented Feb. 19,1895.

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UNITED STATESQ PATENT OEEICE.

CLARENCE E. FLEMING, OF SARVERSVIL-LE, PENNSYLVANIA.

COMBINED BROILER, COFFEE-ROASTER'yANVD WAFFLE-IRVON.

SPECIFICATION forming lpart of Letters Patent No..534,255, dated February 19, 189.5.

Application filed January 30, 1894. Serial No. 498,58. (No model.)

Vit appertains to make'and use the same.

This invention relates to cooking utensils,

and the primary Objectis to produce a con'' vertible implement adapted for broiling meat, roasting coffee, Jac., and making wafiies; the device being simple in construction, inexpensive in manufacture, and efficient, durable and reliable in use. j

Further objects are to provide such uten sils with means for rotating the same While in use and while conned within a case or-shell; the latter having a removable cover, adapted to conne the heat and at the same time permit convenient access to the contents when desired, so as to retain the juices and flavor of the edible that is being cooked and prevent the escape of smoke into the room. To this end I provide a base or rest with bearings on opposite sides, preferably at the top ofthe base, and utensils with journals adapted to work in said bearings, together with a domeshaped cover adapted to t over the utensil that is being used and rest on the upper edge or top of the base, thus makinga tightly titting case around the utensil, butat the same time permitting the latterto be revolved with-v out removing the cover; the utensil being turned by means of a rod attached toa handle of sufcient length to allow the operator to stand far enough away from the stove not to suffer from the effects of the heat.

In the accompanying drawings, which form a part of this specification, and in which similar letters of reference denote similar parts;- Figure l represents a plan of a broiler constructed in accordance with my invention; the cover being shown in horizontal section. Fig. 2 is a vertical longitudinal sectional elevation ofthe same; and Fig. 3 is a side view of the removable cover, showing the same invertedfor use as a stew or frying pan. Fig.

4, Sheet 2, is a horizontal sectional view of the coffee roaster removed from the base; and Fig. 5 is a side elevation thereof, partly in section. Fig. 6 is a vertical sectional view of the waffle-iron, and Fig. 7 a plan of the same.

In the drawings, A, denotes'the base of the utensil which may becylindrical in form, asl

shown, and provided withk a circumferential base-flange a., to adapt it to fit over openings of different sizes; the base being adaptedto rest upon the top of the stove with the opening throughthe latter directly over the opening in the stove.

B, denotesv the broiler, which may be cons'tructed in two parts, b, b, hinged together as at b2, and provided with projecting portions or tangs b3, on, which are `fitted the handles B2, adapted to connect with a crank-handle B', for rotating the broiler. The projecting portions forming the tangs b3, and hinge b2, adjacent to the body of the utensil are preferably rounded and placed in bearings provided therefor at the top of the base A, so that the utensil may beturned or revolved when desired by the handle B'. The handle B', is provided with a bifurcated or forked portion b4, which is adapted to be inserted in the sleeves or handles B2, fitting over the tangs or stems b3, of the broiler-iron, so that when the crankhandle B' is turned the broiler will rotate therewith. The sleevesBg, in which the forked handle and tangs of the broiler-iron are inserted, are preferably composed of Wood, or other non-conducting material, so as to provide a handle which may be grasped by the operator without danger of being burned by the heat of the iron.

C, denotes a removable cover which is placed over the broiler-iron B, and provided with a handle C'. The base A, is also provided with a handle A', which is opposed to the handle C', and between the extremities of the two a bearing is formed in which the handle B', turns. By forming the broiler-iron of two parts or halves of similar construction hinged together at b2, as stated, the uppermost portion may be raised to the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 2, when the cover C is removed, and each half of the broiler-iron is provided with a-projection or lug b5, adapted or horizontal portion `will be held against rotation while the broiler is being filled or emptied. It also serves as a stop to prevent further movement of the elevated portion in a backward direction. An enlargement or collar L, on the rod or handle Bserves as a stop on the inner side of the bearing provided by the handles C', A', to prevent the accidental withdrawal of the outer forked handle when in use.

In Fig. t I have shown a coffee roaster (which may also be used for roasting peanuts, pop corn, &c.,) and is adapted to be substituted for the broiler-iron shown in Figs. 1 and 2.

The roaster may consist of an ordinary drum or cylinder E, in which the coffee or whatever is to be roasted is placed, and is adapted to turn on the bearings provided therefor in the base A', the same as described with reference to the broiler. The outer end of the handle E of the drum or cylinder is perforated as at e, e, to receive the fork h4, of the handle B', for turning the cylinder.

IV hen the roaster is in use the cover C, will be placed over it the same as in the case of the broiler, so as to confine the heat. On the inner side of the drum or cylinder E, maybe secured metallic strips c,to` prevent the cot'- fcc, corn, dre., from sliding around while the roaster is rotating, and also to stir and give a tumbling motion to the contents of the vessel. The strips e', may be fastened to the inner walls of the vessel in any proper manner.

A knob c2, projecting from one end of the drinn E, forms a journal for that end of the roaster while the opposite journal is formed by the rounded shank e3, of the handle E.

In Figs. 6 and 7 is shown a Waiile-iron F, which in size and shape is substantially the same as the broiler illustrated in Figs. l and 2. It is adapted to be used with the same base that is used for the broiler and roaster, but inasmuch as it is only necessary to turn it at intervals and not continuously, as in the case of the broiler and roaster, the turning rod of the handle is not required. `The hinge f, may therefore be flattened so as to rest on the lug a2, of the base and hold the waffle-iron in a horizontal position while the waffles are baking.

In use, the covered base with the broiler thereon is placed over an open hole in the top ofthe cook stove so that the surrounding base and cover will confine the heat to the broiler, and at the same time prevent the smoke from escaping into the room. The broiler should be turned continuously so as to bring each side of the meat alternately next to the tire or heat for a moment (not long enough to burn it) and at a rate of speed which neither throws the juices oft nor allows them to drop into the tire. In this way meat may be broiled more evenly without risk of burning, as is the case with covered hroilcrs where the cover has to be raised cvory few moments to turn the meat, and in the latter, for this reason, the es'- cape of heat and smoke is only partially prevented, while in the present case the necessity for removing the cover to turn the meat is avoided.

This same apparatus will also make a splendid bread toaster, because the bread may be turned continuously and the operator is far enough away from the stove not to suffer from the effects of the heat.

The coffee roaster is operated in the same manner as the broiler, and may be used to roast coftee, peanuts, pop-corn, and for various other purposes.

The waflie-ron is also used on the same base that is used with the broiler and coffee roaster, but the turning rod is not necessary in the case of the waiiie-iron; it being turned only occasionally by the Wooden handles and by hand, and the cover may or not be used therewith. But one base, one cover and one turning rod are nsedfor the whole set.

The cover can be inverted as shown in Fig.`

ners, it will either stand on top of the stove or fit several dilerent sizes of holes.

Having-thus fully described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent of the United States, is-

1. The cylindrical base or rest provided with a circumferential annular base-lange arranged at an angle thereto and with bearings thereon, in combination with a super-imposed removable cover, a cooking utensil journaled in said bearings, a handle or turning device detachably connected with the handle of the utensil for turning the latter without removing the cover and a bearing on the base for the detachable handle, substantially as described.

2. A cooking utensil rotatably supported upon a suitable base and having a handle with sockets or openings in the end thereof, in combination with a detachable handle or turningdevice having prongs or forks adapted to be inserted in said sockets, substantially as described..

3. In combination with the base or rest, the removable cover provided with a handle having its end turned at an angle to serve as a steadying support when used as a cover, the said cover adapted to be inverted and used as a stew or frying pan, substantially as described.

4. In a cooking utensil a cylindrical base or rest having a handle and an annular baseiiange, in combination with a removable cover, also having a handle, a cooking utensil journaled upon said base underneath said cover, and a turning device or handle having a bearing between the handles of said base and cover and detachably connected to said cooking utensil, substantially as described.

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5. A cooking utensil comprising a cylindrical base having bearings thereon` and provided with a suitable handle, a removable cover for said base having a handle opposed to the handle of the base, a cooking utensil confined within the base and cover and journaled in said bearings, and a handle or turning device removably connected with the handle of the cooking utensil, and having a bearing'between the handle of said base and cover, ro substantially as described. L

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in .presence of twowitnesses.

o CLARENCE E. I `Ll1lNIING- Vitnessc-s: v'

GEORGE R. WHITE,

ALEX. MITCHELL. 

